At the end of the course, the student is able to:1) evaluate the functioning and effect of different prostheses and orthoses2) analyse the advantages and disadvantages concerning different types of prostheses and ortheses3) relate the functioning of prostheses and orthoses to e.g. motor control, myocontrol, and model fit4) Integrate knowledge on anatomy, physiology, evolution, and biomechanics of normal and disturbed walking and gait into prosthesis and orthosis (model) development, production and application5) integrate the functions, demands and wishes for a new prosthesis or orthosis into an innovative solution

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During lectures students learn about different types of amputations of the upper and lower limbs and the state-of-the-art technology in prosthetics that is developed to cope with the loss. Students learn about ankle, foot and gait problems, understands the working mechanisms of OS and orthoses and knows about the barriers for optimal use/function.